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Everything About Yom Kippur Is An Invention

While the synagogue observance of Yom Kippur may seem like a stable, solid, trans-historical whole, it is none of those things.

Queen Esther: Destiny’s Child

The Purim story is a reminder of our essential power for human agency.

Jews Loved Tinned Fish Way Before It Was Trendy

From herring to tuna, preserved fish is never out of style.

Yevamot 31

Moments of uncertainity.

The Brit Milah (Bris): What You Need to Know

Questions and answers about the circumcision ceremony for Jewish baby boys.

Taanit 23

Honi the Circle Drawer.

Co-Owner of Popular Israeli Restaurant, Nanoosh, Passes Away

Honoring the life of an Israeli restaurant entrepreneur.

White Purim

I wasn’t dreaming of a white Purim, but that’s what we got. Saturday night, Shabbat went out, and I shoveled ...

Addressing Our Loved Ones

While God commands Moses, He also calls to him affectionately.

Not Your Grandfather’s Manishewitz: My Mission to Bring Good Wine to Your Seder

At this time of year, I have a mission… to save Jews from bad wine. Now, I know that some ...

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